News Flash

Weed Abatement on City Property Starts June 15

The City of Durango promotes Best Management Practices in the stewardship of City lands to ensure the safe enjoyment of parks and open spaces in the community. The City has contracted with Horizon Environmental Services for noxious weed abatement. The her...

Turf Fertilization at City Parks Starts June 9

The City of Durango promotes Best Management Practices in the stewardship of City lands to ensure the safe enjoyment of parks in the community. The City will be applying turf fertilizer to the following facilities:

• Fanto Park (organic fertilizer) on Tuesda...

Thomas Avenue Reconstruction Project Starts June 1

A reconstruction project on Thomas Avenue is scheduled to being Monday, June 1. Construction includes new sidewalk, curb and gutter, storm sewer improvements and reconstructed asphalt surface. The project is expected to be complete by November 25, 2020. I...

Schedule of Meetings for the Week of June 1, 2020

Monday, June 1

4:30 PM      Strategy and Long Term Finance Advisory Board

                    Virtual Meeting – Send publ...

Library’s Summer Reading Programs Begin June 10

Durango Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs for kids, teens, and adults will run from June 10 through August 1. Register online starting June 10 at DurangoGov.org/library or call (970) 375-3380. Participants can also sign up by emailing ref...

Recycle Center will Accept E-Waste and Other Materials Starting June 6

The Durango Recycle Center will accept electronic waste, batteries and residential quantities of florescent bulbs on Saturdays starting June 6. The Recycle Center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The following restrictions apply:

• All customers are required t...

Lake Nighthorse Now Open for Daily Operations

Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area opened for daily operations Friday, May 22 with continued modified hours and recreation operations due to COVID-19. The lake is open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours of operation are subject to change and will be updated monthl...

City of Durango Issues Face Covering Order

Interim City Manager Amber Blake, pursuant to the emergency declaration related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, has issued order #2020-08 requiring all persons to wear a Face Covering when entering, waiting in line to enter and while in the f...

City of Durango Issues Smoking and Fire Restrictions Due to Extreme Fire Risk

Interim City Manager Amber Blake, pursuant to the emergency declaration related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, has issued fire and smoking restrictions within City limits. Effective immediately:

• All fires of any kind or the burning of any mat...

Wildfire Mitigation Work at SkyRidge Open Space Starts End of May

Fire Adapted Durango, a partnership between the City of Durango Parks and Recreation Department and fire experts, will begin wildfire mitigation work along Powerline Trail in SkyRidge Open Space starting the week of May 27, depending on weather and fire c...

Fourth of July Events Canceled Except for Fireworks Display

Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing social distancing guidelines, the City of Durango will be canceling the following Fourth of July events in order to protect the safety and wellbeing of the community:

• All American Gourmet Breakfas...

Library Will Resume Curbside Service May 13

Durango Public Library will resume contactless curbside service starting Wednesday, May 13. Library staff will be available to fill requests 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. To request items for pick up, call (970) 375-3380 or email referen...

Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) Introduces “Rise & Recover Together” Campaign

The Southwest Colorado Disaster Assistance (SWCODA), the La Plata County Economic Recovery Task Force (LPCERTF) and the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado announce Rise & Recover Together, a campaign designed to create unity and ...

City Allowing More Outdoor Space for Businesses

The City of Durango announced today that regulations governing on-site parking requirements will be temporarily relaxed to help facilitate outdoor business transactions. An Order signed by Interim City Manager Amber Blake allows businesses to use up to 25...

Durango Transit Implements “No Mask, No Ride” Policy

In an ongoing effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Durango Transit will require all passengers to wear a face covering starting Friday, May 1.

The “No Mask, No Ride” policy follows guidance from San Juan Basin Public Health, which is...

Durango Businesses Can Apply to Temporarily Defer Sales Tax Payments

Interim City Manager Amber Blake signed into order the deferral of sales tax payments to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses that qualify within city limits. The City is accepting applications for the deferral of payments due ...

Public Meeting Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency and the Governor’s stay-at-home order, the City of Durango will adjust upcoming public meeting procedures. Starting April 7, and lasting until further notice, community members wishing to add t...

City Reminds Residents to Flush Only Toilet Paper, Be Mindful of Water Use

With the recent "run" on toilet paper, people have been resourceful regarding personal hygiene. The City Utilities Department reminds residents that options other than toilet paper should not be flushed down toilets. Utilities staff have observe...

Service Adjustment Updates Related to COVID-19 Mitigation Effort

The Durango City Council met yesterday in an open virtual meeting and adopted Resolution 2020-07, which ratified the Interim City Manager’s Declaration of a Local Emergency (Declaration 2020-01, issued on March 16, 2020) and consented to continu...